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The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 20,000 jobs

The Trump administration has initiated a significant overhaul of federal health agencies, aiming to streamline operations and reduce costs by cutting approximately 20,000 jobs. This restructuring involves merging several key health-related departments, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) into a new entity called the Department of Health and Public Welfare. The move is part of a broader effort to eliminate what the administration describes as "redundant" and "inefficient" bureaucratic layers. Critics argue that these cuts could undermine public health efforts, particularly in areas like infectious disease control, medical research, and food safety. The administration counters that the reorganization will enhance efficiency, reduce administrative overhead, and focus resources on direct service delivery. This plan has sparked a debate over the potential impacts on public health infrastructure and the ability to respond to health crises.

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